Consonantal sound represented by ⟨ɡʟ̝⟩ in IPA
Voiced velar lateral affricate
The voiced velar lateral affricate is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages . The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is ɡʟ̝ . This consonant exists in the Laghuu , Hiw and Ekagi languages.
Features
Features of the voiced velar lateral affricate:
Its manner of articulation is affricate , which means it is produced by first stopping the airflow entirely, then allowing air flow through a constricted channel at the place of articulation, causing turbulence.
Its place of articulation is velar , which means it is articulated with the back of the tongue (the dorsum) at the soft palate .
Its phonation is voiced, which means the vocal cords vibrate during the articulation.
It is an oral consonant , which means air is allowed to escape through the mouth only.
It is a lateral consonant , which means it is produced by directing the airstream over the sides of the tongue, rather than down the middle.
The airstream mechanism is pulmonic , which means it is articulated by pushing air solely with the intercostal muscles and diaphragm , as in most sounds.